UK Oflog

Oflog Draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027 Consultation

Oflog has published its draft Corporate Plan for 2024 to 2027, outlining how it will deliver strategic objectives from its formal remit letter. The consultation invites views from the public and stakeholders on the proposed plan before the final version is published later in 2024. This is an administrative planning document that sets out Oflog's own operational priorities rather than imposing new regulatory obligations.

Consultation on Draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027

Oflog published a consultation on its Draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027, seeking views on how it will deliver strategic objectives set out in the Secretary of State's remit letter. The consultation ran from 15 February 2024 to 14 March 2024 and is now closed while feedback is analyzed. Oflog will publish its final Corporate Plan later in 2024.

DLUHC Secretary Letter to Oflog Chief on Managing Without a Chair

The DLUHC Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. Michael Gove MP, wrote to Josh Goodman, Oflog Chief Executive, instructing him to continue acting with independence following Lord Morse's resignation as interim Chair due to unexpected health reasons. The Department will appoint a new interim Chair in due course. This letter is procedural governance correspondence relating to the transition period without a permanent Chair at the Office for Local Government.

Minister's Letter on Oflog Review of Long-Term Role and Short-Term Remit

Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has written to Oflog's Chief Executive confirming Oflog's current remit and outlining his intention to review the organisation's long-term role by the end of 2024. The letter sets out the current scope of Oflog's functions in monitoring local authority performance and financial data. The review will assess Oflog's future role and purpose as a public oversight body.

Closure of the Office for Local Government (Oflog)

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced the closure of the Office for Local Government (Oflog), effective 16 December 2024. The Minister for Local Government, Jim McMahon OBE MP, has issued a letter explaining the reasons for the closure and outlining the actions government will take in place of Oflog. The closure affects local government oversight and performance monitoring functions previously carried out by Oflog.